Dear Croc Families,

This week is our last “standard” club night and it’s also the last chance for our swimmers to practice their Individual Medley (IM) in preparation for next week’s IM Night. Please refer to all rules for these events - IM Night and Age Stroke Championships - below for eligibility.

Nominations - and volunteer sign up - are open for this week’s club night until 430pm on Friday at www.camphillswim.club/swim_meets or via the SwimTopia App. If nominations have closed and you are no longer able to swim, please contact Mark at [email protected] or 0401077981, thank you

Please find below details regarding eligibility criteria for our end of season competitions and Presentation night.

• Nominations for both events are now open at www.camphillswim.club/swim_meets or via the SwimTopia App and will close at 430pm on the Friday of Week 9.
• More information can be found at www.camphillswim.club/club-championships

Individual Medley (IM) Night will be held on Friday 27 March.

• IM will be the only event of the evening, and swimmers must have met the eligibility criteria below to compete.
• Nominations will close as usual at 430pm on that day.
• This is a competition and medals – first, second, third - will be awarded on the night.
• Please note double points are awarded to swimmers at this event, according to their placing. These will contribute to the Club Age Champion winner (for each age group) announced at Presentation night, along with points from throughout the season and the Age Stroke Championships.
• Eligibility Criteria
  
  • Swimmers must have qualified to participate in this event by swimming in at least one (out of the four offered) IM special events during the season at club nights. Tip – this is their last week to swim this special event at Club Night to meet these criteria!
  • For IM nominations there is one option to select for each swimmer for their specific IM age group.
    
    • Swimmers 11 years and under swim the 100m IM, whilst 12 years+ swim the 200m IM. Age is determined by the age that swimmer turns in the calendar year (eg. Jane Doe turns 8 in August 2026; they will swim in the 8 years age group).

Age Stroke Championships will be held the next day on Saturday 28 March.

• This year we will be holding Parents races (both individual and relays). No need to nominate, simply be ready to go.
• Nominations will close on Week 9 Friday at 430pm for this event.
• This is a championship event and medals - first, second, third – will be awarded in each stroke for each age group on the day.
• A one start rule applies to all championship events.
• Eligibility Criteria
  
  • This event is open to all swimmers providing the below criteria has been met.
    
    • Swimmers must be able to swim the stroke using the correct technique to participate in this Championships.
    • For swimmers to obtain placing points or medals at this event, they must be registered with the club with all registration fees paid in full.
    • Swimmers must have attended at 8 or more club nights as full season members OR for half season members, swimmers must have attended a minimum of 4 club nights. You can check your swimmers club night attendance at https://assets-origin.swimtopia.com/_attachments/06cddce09d6adc7f6c790162a935edb6c66b1fb7/store/1688428c37f0b4ce34efadcf05721efe5f76b5dd7cc9808ceec37c8c642c/2026IMASCReport.pdf
  • Swimmers will swim each stroke in their age group as determined by their age at the end of the calendar year, ie. 31 December 2026. For example, John Doe who will turn 7 in October will swim in the 7 years age group.
    
    • 9 years and under will swim 25m events; and
    • 10 years and up will compete in 50m events.

  Note, for swimmers 10 years and older who would like to swim 25m for any stroke, a race will be included to allow this, however, please note it will not count towards Age Championships points.

  • Swimmers who have not attended the specified number of club nights, will be allowed to swimbut they will not receive placing points or medals and will be ineligible for Age Champion.
  • Swimmers must compete in all four strokes if they wish to be eligible for Club Age Champion. Please note swimmers can swim in less strokes but they will be ineligible for Age Champion.

Crocs Presentation Night and Break Up Party on Wednesday 1 April.

• Come and join us as we celebrate the end of another fantastic swim club season. Every swimmer will receive a medal and a certificate highlighting their improvements throughout the season. Age Champion trophies will also be presented along with other special awards.
• For those new to the club, we have a pizza meal deal option for families to collect from the pool area (around 5.15ish) with the presentations commencing at 530pm. This is then followed by dessert bar and a free play swim if time allows.
• There will be no entry fee and no BBQ, but the canteen will be serving whatever we have left in stock.
• Pizza Meal Deal Order Forms
  
  • Families can pre-order pizzas with the attached Pizza Order Form at the pool canteen. These forms will also be available at the pool canteen at club night, IM night and the Age Stroke Championships. Please note orders will close on Saturday 28 March at the Age Stroke Championships.
  • Due to last year’s online ordering issues, we have returned to canteen orders only, thank you for your understanding.
• Bring a dessert plate to share
  
  • We ask families to please bring a dessert/sweet treat plate to share.
  • These can be handed into the canteen upon arrival where they are then presented on tables after the presentations for families to select from.
  • Individual servings are best and can be home bake or store bought, thank you.

Should you have any queries regarding IM Night or the Age Stroke Championships please reach to Mark at [email protected] thank you.

Should you have any queries regarding the Presentation Night or Pizza Meal Deal please reach out to Deanne at [email protected] thank you.

See you pool side,

Swim with the Crocs!